Raybestos 241PG Drum Brake Shoe - Front

Raybestos 241PG Front Drum Brake Shoe

Raybestos 241PG is a front drum brake shoe built for classic GM and Pontiac applications that use a 9.488-inch brake drum diameter. It features organic friction material and a 2.500-inch shoe width for direct-fit service on a wide range of vintage vehicles, including Chevrolet Nova, Camaro, El Camino, and Pontiac GTO applications.

Element3 Organic Brake Line

This Raybestos Element3; Organic brake shoe line focuses on organic friction material for consistent pedal feel in everyday driving and restoration work. The 241PG part number is part of a fitment group used across multiple front drum brake applications, making it a practical choice when servicing original-style braking systems on classic Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Buick, and Pontiac models.

Key Features

• Part number: 241PG
• Front drum brake shoe application
• Organic friction material
• Brake shoe width: 2.500 in. / 63.500 mm
• Brake drum diameter: 9.488 in. / 241.000 mm
• Shoe assembly radius: 4.750 in.
• Steel width: 2.500 in.
• Fits front brake service on classic GM muscle and A-body platforms

Detailed Description

Raybestos 241PG is engineered for front drum brake systems that require a 2.500-inch shoe width and a 241 mm drum diameter. The organic friction material supports smooth engagement in vintage brake assemblies, while the shoe assembly radius helps match the drum profile for proper contact. This part number is commonly searched for Chevrolet Nova, Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac GTO, and Pontiac LeMans front brake service, as well as Oldsmobile Cutlass and Buick Skylark applications.

This part cross-references Centric Parts 111.02410 and MOOG Driveline Products 241 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1969-1974 Chevrolet Nova, front
• Fits 1973-1974 Oldsmobile Omega, front
• Fits 1964-1972 Chevrolet El Camino, front
• Fits 1970-1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, front
• Fits 1964-1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass, front
• Fits 1967-1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, front
• Fits 1964-1972 Pontiac GTO, front
• Fits 1964-1972 Pontiac LeMans, front
• Fits 1970 Buick Skylark, front
• Fits 1969-1970 Pontiac Grand Prix, front
• Fits 1964-1970 Pontiac Tempest, front
• Fits 1967-1969 Chevrolet Camaro, front
• Fits 1966-1969 Pontiac Catalina, front
• Fits 1967-1969 Pontiac Firebird, front
• Fits 1964-1967 Chevrolet Malibu, front

Common Service Uses

• Replacing worn front drum brake shoes on classic GM vehicles
• Restoring braking response on vintage Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile models
• Addressing brake noise caused by worn friction material
• Correcting reduced stopping performance from thin or uneven shoe lining
• Servicing front drum brake assemblies with the specified 9.488-inch drum diameter

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify drum diameter, shoe width, and shoe radius before installation to confirm the brake shoe matches the existing front drum brake assembly. Inspect the brake drum surface, wheel cylinders, return springs, and hardware condition during service, and replace any worn components as needed for proper brake operation. Confirm vehicle year, make, model, and front-position fitment before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Raybestos is a recognized brake parts brand with coverage across OE-style replacement applications. The Element3; Organic line is built around organic friction material for service in classic drum brake systems, and the 241PG part number is cataloged for multiple front fitments across 1964-1974 GM and Pontiac platforms.